Taking medication for diabetes
"Should I take diabetes medication to manage my diabetes?"
"What do these pills do?"
"What is insulin and how do you take it?"
"When should I take insulin?"
"Where do I inject?"
"How should I store it?"
Do you have questions about taking diabetes medications such as insulin or diabetes pills? Find out how diabetes medications work with your meal plan and physical activity to help you manage your blood glucose levels.
If your blood glucose levels are above your recommended goal range or your A1C is higher than desired with meal planning and physical activity alone then you might need medication for your diabetes. There are many types of medications available to treat diabetes including insulin and diabetes pills Consult with your healthcare provider to determine which diabetes medication is right for you.
